Kids Book Index
James Catchpole
Joe wants to play pirates at the playground, but other children keep asking what happened to his leg. Their questions and suggestions leave him increasingly frustrated. Joe chooses not to explain, and eventually the children understand that they do not need to know. Once they stop treating his leg as the important issue, their playground game can continue. The book includes endnotes.
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Sometimes It’s Nice to Be AloneAmy HestA child finds pleasure and comfort in time spent alone, where solitary activities make room for a rich imagination. The story also considers what happens when friends unexpectedly arrive, shifting the focus from a quiet moment with a cookie to companionship. It holds space for both kinds of comfort: being by oneself and being with a friend. Mixed-media illustrations accompany this lively yet calm exploration of independent play and connection.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
BIG KIDS NO EVERYTHINGWednesday KirwanThis board book explores the many meanings a child’s “no” can carry, from silly refusals to serious ones. Different situations show that a “no” may sometimes change to a “yes,” with many shades in between. The book centers children’s use of this small but important word as they find their voices.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
What If One Day . . .Bruce HandyThrough a playful call-and-response structure, this book asks readers to imagine daily life if various familiar attributes were to disappear. Its questions consider a world that has lost its wonders, then turn attention toward what might remain. Splashy illustrations spread across double pages as the text invites reflection on absence, everyday life, and the things people notice around them.Under FiveOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details